What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I’ve had a Diamondback, smartcap, decked, snugtop, and now a bed rack(victory 4x4), with a roll up access cover. The db is a really nice cover, I would get a smooth one and just the se not the hd if I did it again. Also you can replace the front strut with longer ones and it will open 90 degrees, you have to disable a safety mech that is not a big deal.

 

I opted to stay with the standard front strut. I’ve got the Cross Bin 13 and it takes up most of the space under the front panel.

 

Well. You should check this out if you haven’t already. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/diamondback-covers-modifications.553966/

 

LOL!

I actually want to take it apart and install this expensive/over-the-top contraption that does not add more power. lol

Plus, it will give me a chance to inspect areas I wouldn't normally see.

 

Nothing was wrong with the plugs, but this change was performed as per the Toyota recommended service intervals.

Best regards,
David

 

Is the spiked hood struts the best bang for buck hood strut? Looking to add one for Black Friday shopping list

 

More maintenance.

I haven't coated my exhaust in over 2 years. It was time for a quick cleanup and a good enough paint job.


Can't believe this stuff was $16. Last can of this I had was $8.99. Where are analysts coming up with inflation rates of 18-22%.. seems like many goods and services are almost double.

Anyway... $15 is still cheap maintenance.

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After:

 

Can someone explain why the OEM exhaust isn’t made like this?

 

Damn, it's clean under there!

 

My guess is it was the shortest (ie least expensive) route that met the criteria the engineers were given. It is in the middle and higher than the rear diff (half inch higher on my 2022 OR) so that was probably seen as acceptable. Of course when going over things that doesn't keep it from getting bashed especially since itnisn't between the tires but 99.999% of tacomas probably never see such use. There is also the matter of lining the lengths of the two sides up for performance and efficiency as it does actually have an effect. I really need to upgrade my Y pipe.

 

Local muffler shop re-routed that pipe for me to "flat" for $95, 1 hour (maybe 1.5 hours).

 

Speed shine touch up

 

just get the tube part from k/n

 

Installed my Uptop bed rack and snorkel. (Shout out to Safari 4x4 for giving me the wrong fender template and ignoring my calls and emails, forcing me to print out a POS version)

 

I saw this pulling into Cracker Barrel this morning, pretty bad ass, pictures don't do it justice... NC plates IIRC..

 

Please pass the aspirin.

 

You got a picture of yours?

I might consider doing the y pipe if it was possible to keep the oem muffler.

 

Cali raised skids15 % off sale, Custom fit on 2.7 AC 4x4 mt2.7 with dv8 front engine skid.

 

He just cut the old bent section (left the converter) and swapped in a new section.